Well I am doing the A to Z blog challenge, as part of my Ravelry Group, courtesy of An Accidental Knitter and so am dealing with the theme "Acrylic". Now this is more like a tale of two "Acrylics" and if you read on you'll get my drift......
Acrylic No. 1:- is of the yarn type. The very first yarn that I learnt to knit with and I used it for years and had no problems with it. To be fair I did only knit throws and scarves but it did the job and for the most part, turned out quite well.
So I was a happy lady, until I discovered that there was another world of yarn out there, when I decided to try my hand at pattern knitting and that they actually recommended certain yarns to use.
I discovered Cashmere, Bamboo, Silk, Mohair, 100% Wool, etc. Was quite tempted to become a yarn snob until I actually realised that I cant afford most of them...unless they were on sale (and it would have to be a good one at that) - come on 12/15 quid a ball..???!!! - and even that is good pricing compared to some!!
So I have decided (amongst the other yarn that I use) that I actually do like acrylic...the range of colours, easy to get hold of, great for some projects apart from throws, not irritating on the skin like some natural fibers and cheap - so there!
Acrylic No. 2: - I've just discovered that I am allergic to the Acrylic used to overlay nails! Oh woe..woe...woe is me!!!
I loved my nails, long, strong and with the ability to keep nail polish going for 2 weeks without having to re-paint them.
Now I am reduced to itchy, peeling fingers, short nails and medicated cream - what is going on?
I've worn false nails and overlays for years with no problem and now for the last two times of doing my nails
- this! (I'm not going to show you a photo - it's too devastating!!!)
Oh well I guess I am now resolved to stay with my natural nails but at least I can knit something with my affordable Acrylic yarn..mmmm..bitter...sweet!
Acrylic No. 1:- is of the yarn type. The very first yarn that I learnt to knit with and I used it for years and had no problems with it. To be fair I did only knit throws and scarves but it did the job and for the most part, turned out quite well.
So I was a happy lady, until I discovered that there was another world of yarn out there, when I decided to try my hand at pattern knitting and that they actually recommended certain yarns to use.
I discovered Cashmere, Bamboo, Silk, Mohair, 100% Wool, etc. Was quite tempted to become a yarn snob until I actually realised that I cant afford most of them...unless they were on sale (and it would have to be a good one at that) - come on 12/15 quid a ball..???!!! - and even that is good pricing compared to some!!
So I have decided (amongst the other yarn that I use) that I actually do like acrylic...the range of colours, easy to get hold of, great for some projects apart from throws, not irritating on the skin like some natural fibers and cheap - so there!
Acrylic No. 2: - I've just discovered that I am allergic to the Acrylic used to overlay nails! Oh woe..woe...woe is me!!!
I loved my nails, long, strong and with the ability to keep nail polish going for 2 weeks without having to re-paint them.
Now I am reduced to itchy, peeling fingers, short nails and medicated cream - what is going on?
I've worn false nails and overlays for years with no problem and now for the last two times of doing my nails
- this! (I'm not going to show you a photo - it's too devastating!!!)
Oh well I guess I am now resolved to stay with my natural nails but at least I can knit something with my affordable Acrylic yarn..mmmm..bitter...sweet!
